LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) Mike Fiers has thrown a no-hitter and pitched for a World Series champion.

He's also experienced the other end of the baseball spectrum, so the 32-year-old right-hander tries not to take anything for granted.

"I've got to be very thankful for everyone that's given me a chance," Fiers said Friday. "And definitely Detroit this year, giving me another opportunity to start and really show my ability out there on the field."